Choose from 274 Fun Things to Do in Germany
St Jacob's Church (St Jakobskirche)
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Panoptikum
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Romer
Munich Toy Museum (Spielzeugmuseum)
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Museum Island (Museumsinsel)
Almost 70% of the buildings were destroyed during World War II, where the collections were divided between East and West Berlin. Since 1999, the museum has been the only architectural and cultural ensemble that was honored world heritage status by UNESCO.
If you can only visit one museum, The Pergamon, completed in 1930, is your best bet. This collection of museums house the Collection of Classical antiques occupying the architectural halls and sculpture wing, the Middle Eastern Museum and Museum of Islamic Art. You will also find classical sculpture and monumental architecture from Greece, Rome and Babylon.
The Bode Museum, formerly the Kaiser-Friedrich Museum added in 1904, houses an extensive collection of sculptures from the Museum of Byzantine Art as well as a coin collection.
The Altes Museum is one of the most important works of Neoclassical architecture. Its Pantheon-inspired rotunda is the focal point of the prized Antiquities Collection of Greek, Roman and Etruscan art and sculpture.
The New Museum (Neues Museum), completed in 1859, is a showcase for prehistoric and Egyptian treasures. It was reopened in 2009 after being in ruins for ten years. Its most valued piece is the bust of Nefertiti.
The Old National Gallery (Alte Nationalgalerie), completed in 1876, features works of Classicism, Romanticism, the Biedermeier era, Impressionism and early Modernism.
Renovation continues across all museums.
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Legoland Discovery Centre Berlin
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St Nicholas Church (Nikolaikirche)
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Palm Garden (Palmengarten)
The Palm Garden (or Palmengarten) is the largest garden of its kind in Germany. The botanical exhibitions are organized according to their geographic origin in open air or climate-controlled greenhouses. The Palm Garden is famous worldwide for its ample collection of native, tropical, and subtropic flora. In addition to the plants, it offers a variety of activities including guided tours, summer concerts, evening festivals and exhibitions.
The Frankfurt Palmengarten is a public site, financed and implemented by the architect Heinrich Siesmayer. The garden was completed in 1871 and subsequently opened to the public. The Palm Garden was revamped in the 1960s when a major reconstruction effort was begun to develop and expand the existing structures.
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The Palm Garden is located about a kilometer and a half (almost a mile) from the Frankfurt Opera House in the northwest direction. The gardens also offer recreational facilities for boat trips, a children's playground, and mini-golf.
Legoland Germany
- This amusement park is a must-see for families with kids.
- Day trips to the park can last upwards of 12 hours, so prepare for a long day.
- Legoland is fully wheelchair accessible.
- Some attractions within the park have age and height restrictions.
St Lorenz Church
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Ingolstadt Village
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Loreley Rock
In the romantic Rhine Valley near the town of St. Goarshausen, a siren named Loreley was said to bewitch sailors from upon her granite rock, causing them to ground their boats or lose control of them and sink. The area around the massive granite outcrop which rises vertically 433 ft (132 m) about the river, is indeed dangerous - the narrowest part of the Rhine between Switzerland and the North Sea surrounded by reefs and rapids which are a major threat to shipping. These days a safe channel is marked by buoys and no one admits to hearing the siren song of Loreley. (The translation of the name Loreley is 'murmuring rock')
The area is also important for wine-making. Since 1395, the Counts of Katzenelnbogen have had vineyards here and it was this dynasty of winemakers who invented Riesling. The whole Rhine River area, of course, became famous for Rieslings but they were first developed here, under the siren spell of Loreley. These days, due to the noise of modern life, it is hard to hear the murmuring of Loreley, but we can still drink the Riesling!
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The Loreley Rock is located in the Rhine Valley, near the town of St. Goar. It is 50 miles (80 kilometers) from Frankfurt airport.
Panoramapunkt
- Panorama Point is a must-do for those who want to get one of the best views of Berlin.
- Purchase a VIP ticket to skip the lines and avoid long wait times.
- Visitors typically spend about an hour taking in the views and enjoying a coffee at the 1930s-style café.
- The elevator, viewing platform, and café are all accessible by those with limited mobility.
Rothenburg
- Plan 1–2 hours to explore the town on foot, more if you want to browse the shops or enjoy lunch at one of the many cafés and restaurants.
- Be sure to sample the local specialty, schneeballen—balls of pastry rolled in sugar or cinnamon.
- Wear comfortable shoes—the mazelike streets, hills, and cobblestones mean lots of walking, even though the town itself is small.
- Although many hotels and attractions are wheelchair accessible, the medieval streets and buildings can mean that access is limited.
Pariser Platz
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St Nikolai Memorial (St. Nicholas' Church)
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Little Big City Berlin
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Humboldt University
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Linderhof Castle
- In order to protect the castle’s many precious artworks, photography and filming are not allowed inside.
- Free Wi-Fi is available on-site.
- Large items, backpacks, and strollers are not allowed inside the palace; storage lockers are available at the entrance.
- Most parts of the palace are wheelchair accessible, and assistance is available on request.
Unter den Linden
Named for the lime trees lining its central pedestrianized strip, Unter den Linden is one of Berlin’s most famous thoroughfares, and the former hub of historic Berlin.
Many of the avenue’s once palatial buildings are being restored, and it’s a popular location for embassies, shops, outdoor cafes, museums and educational institutions.
A walk along the Unter den Linden is especially magical at night, when the trees are lit up, and during the autumn colors of fall.
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The lovely avenue runs east from the Brandenburg Gate to the River Spree and Museum Island. The closest subway is Brandenburger Tor.